This is a story of an all wood 6 drawer dresser that wasn’t much to look at when I found it at my local Goodwill. Knowing the power and creativity stored in my fingers I knew I HAD TO buy this diamond in the rough. I knew I could turn this into something that would soon take center stage in someone’s home again.

So with my hard earned $60 in hand and the item ticket in hand, I headed to the register to claim stake of my treasure! But lo and behold, the gods were smiling on me. It was “Half-Off Tuesday” on EVERYTHING in the store! I enjoy saving money more spending it – so this was destiny being fulfilled! With just a can of paint, 1/2 pint of polyurethane, some light sanding and polishing of the original brass hardware, this big old ugly duckling was transformed into…

The end of this story ends up when I was able to sale this on craigslist for $350!! Now that’s what happens with you give a little TLC.

Here, are more of furniture makeovers:
This one my husband found near the dumpsters at our apartment complex. This was a custom order and we were able to sell this for..$180!!
The client wanted a distressed look so I gave them DISTRESSED!

Yes, this one smelled as bad as it looked, but I couldn’t walk away from all those CURVES!!
Check out the reversible cushion!! I was beyond excited about the way this turned out.